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SOLID CRUST FORMATION ON THE SALAR

Date

May 15

Purpose

To determine why salt forms a solid crust on the Salar.

Discussion

The Salar de Uyuni is an ancient lake that is drying up and is covered with a crust of salt. During the i2P expedition to Bolivia Ryan Montgomery asked a very good question, ""if salt is heavier than water why is the Salar de Uyuni covered with a crust of salt. Why doesn't it sink?" The i2P chemistry team set about to find the answer to this question.

Experiment Report & Results

In depth discussion in the following audio file:

  • Solid Crust Formation on the Salar

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